Fabulous funny (and serious) facts about cats and
kittens.

Fun and Funny Facts about Cats - 24

Americans spend more than 5.4 billion dollars on their pets each year.

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Cats have 13 ribs.

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Cats do not think that they are little people. They think that we are big cats.

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The phrase 'raining cats and dogs' originated in 17th Century England. During heavy downpours of rain, many of these poor animals unfortunately drowned and their bodies would be seen floating in the rain torrents that raced through the streets. The situation gave the appearance that it had literally rained 'cats and dogs' and led to the current expression.

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A person who loves cats is called an ailurophile; cat haters are known as ailurophobes.